Jimmy Spencer News

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New contracts for Jimmy Spencer and Travis Carter

New contracts for Jimmy Spencer and Travis Carter

July 31, 1997
Travis Carter said that he and Jimmy Spencer have signed a new contract, taking Spencer out of contention for rival rides
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Spencer turned down offer from McClure

Spencer turned down offer from McClure

July 31, 1997
According to sources close to the teams, Jimmy Spencer had been courted by Larry McClure (Kodak Chevy #4) and Richard Petty
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When the dominoes fall

When the dominoes fall

July 27, 1997
I hear when the dominoes fall the following may happen: Marlin will be in the 40 car. Jimmy Spencer in the 4 car. Hamilton
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Spencer to McClure? Or Hamilton?

Spencer to McClure? Or Hamilton?

July 25, 1997
If Sterling Marlin goes, Jimmy Spencer may land in the seat of Larry McClure's Chevrolet. McClure has also spoken to Bobby
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Kenny Irwin to Yates

Kenny Irwin to Yates

July 18, 1997
The prospect of a rookie such as Kenny Irwin in a Robert Yates car is drawing a lot of double-takes in the NASCAR garage
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Jimmy Spencer to RCR?

Jimmy Spencer to RCR?

July 14, 1997
Here is a WILD rumor: Jimmy Spencer moving to RCR and taking the #31 ride from Skinner. Apparently, the RJR sponsorship
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Second round qualifying

Second round qualifying

July 12, 1997
Fastest second round qualifier for the Jiffy Lube 300 was Jimmy Spencer, in the #23 Camel Ford, who will start 30th after
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Spencer plans to return

Spencer plans to return

April 28, 1997
Jimmy Spencer plans to be back with Travis Carter next season, and says that rumors of changes elsewhere may help his team
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Per NASCAR Fansite

Per NASCAR Fansite

April 25, 1997
Jimmy Spencer and Smoking Joe's to part ways in 1998. Inside NASCAR sources say that Spencer and Smoking joes will part
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No more Smoking Joe for Spencer

No more Smoking Joe for Spencer

April 15, 1997
In light of increasing Federal pressure to ban Tobacco advertising look for Jimmy Spencer's car to drop Smoking Joe graphics
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Geoff Bodine fined

Geoff Bodine fined

April 14, 1997
Geoff Bodine was fined $10,000 by NASCAR. For his on the track incidents with Jimmy Spencer and for his comments after the
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Winston not open to non-winners

Winston not open to non-winners

January 17, 1997
The Winston will no longer be open to non-winners. The rules have now been altered to include only winners in the field.